Q: I want to wax my arms and legs but I am worried about the pain
and the red bumps I keep hearing about. Does the waxing process hurt and
how long do the red bumps last, hopefully not long!

Lauren (Mumbai,
)

A:The red bumps don't last long. Moisturise your legs regularly after waxing. Waxing is not pain-free, it does hurt.

Q: I have been shaving my legs for quite a few years. But since
a year I have been waxing them but yet I suffer from ingrowths that itch and the hair that grows back is very course. What should i do to get soft smooth legs without black spots.

Q: i have waxed my legs a few times but still i get alot of hair growing
back i have never shaved and i'm 15 years old is there another way of
getting rid of unwanted hair??? thanx by the way ur site is really good
and u give some good answers

katherine (New Delhi,
)

A:Waxing is your best bet. Hair will grow back - but after a few years the growth will diminish, and hair will keep growing back at a slower pace. Also, scrub your legs GENTLY with a pumice stone after applying soap, when taking a shower. Do this daily. It helps combat in-growths and retards hair growth.

Q: I pluck regularly, use deodorant for whitening and even scrub
my underarms with a pumice stone. But they are still dark. What can I do?

Jenny (New Delhi,
)

A:Wax the area regularly. Deodorant doesn't whiten the area, but some brands may irritate the skin. Try going without it for some time. Don't wear polyester near the skin. Read this article:
Dark Underarms

Q: Hi, area around is getting darker and darker, i believe its due to threading. i don't know if this is pigmentation or something else. can u please tell me something to make this area lighter around the chin which is getting darker. Thankyou.

Rjinder (New Delhi, India)

A:Yes, it may be due to threading and the constant
friction of the thread rubbing against the chin. This
could harden and darken chin skin. Also, it may be
hair under the skin that is causing darken. You could
perhaps consider waxing the hair on your chin? And,
make it a point to apply sunscreen on your face at all
times during the day.

Q: If you wax regularly, How long before the hair will stop growing completely?

Alex (NY, USA)

A:It differs from person to person, but it takes a
number of years. Also, the hair doesn't stop growing
completely. What happens is hair growth reduces a lot,
and you need to wax less and less frequently. So, if
you start waxing when you are around 13 years of age,
and if you wax regularly without shaving, then when
you are around 35 to 40 years old you may need to wax
just once in 4 to 5 months. Also, in certain areas
like in your underarms, hair growth may reduce a lot
more than in other areas.

Q: Hello, I have a 14 year old daughter and last night we both for the first time had our lower legs waxed. Mines went well. However the back of my daughters left leg is still red with spots. Also, some skin is pealing off about the size of my palm. It is red underneth the pealing skin. We go on holiday on Saturday. What can I do please?

Nicole (Hawaii, USA)

A:Apply a calamine lotion to soothe the skin. You could
buy a bottle of Lacto Calamine from an Indian store.
Alternatively, apply Aloe Vera GEL to the area.

Q: Hi I m 23 years old female, problem I have is after waxing or using sil-epile lots of pimples appears on my arms and on my legs. I m going to married after 4 months I feel so embarse I cant do nothing because these pimples last for almost 2 months I have consulted to dermotologist he said don't wax. Please kindly help me what I can do. I don't want to shave. Please kindly help me I want to get rid of hairy skin.

Ginger (Mumbia, India)

A:If you actually mean pimples and not in-growths, don't
wax your legs. Perhaps waxing doesn't suit you, and
your skin is very senstive. You could try using hair
removal lotion in the months leading up to your
wedding, and after your wedding, you could switch to
shaving. Or, try applying ice or lacto calamine lotion
after waxing, and see if that helps. Try this after
your wedding though, because as you say, the pimples
last for two months. However, even the ice and
calamine lotion may not help, in which case it would
be best if you just shaved.

Q: I recently waxed my arms. The hair grew back and now it feels very spiky. I waited for it to grow all the way out and it is still prickly. I hate the way it feels and it is very embarrassing. Is there any way I can make the hair smooth? If I keep waxing will it get smoother?

Sarah (Mumbai, India)

A:Keep waxing it regularly. The hair will grow out
spiky, but not as spiky as when you shave. Also, the
hair will take longer and longer to grow out over a
period of time.

Q: Waxing underarms is really painful and moreover it doesn't remove all the hair completely. It also causes bleeding. Help!!!

Uma (Kerala, India)

A:You can try shaving, but the problem is often
underarms tend to get darker. If you wax, try and wax
more regularly, before you have a full growth. Wax
every 15 - 20 days. The pain will be much less, and
there should not be any bleeding. Also, apply ice on
your underarms before waxing. After a few years of
regular waxing of underarms, the hair will grow back
much slower.

Q: Hi, I have a question. I've been wanting to wax my legs for a while, and my arms. The hair on my arms, I do not like and i was wondering will my arm hair grow very thicker or will it grow thiner? Is it safe to wax my arms and legs? Please reply. Thank you.

Angela (LA, USA)

A:It is perfectly safe to wax arms and legs. Millions of
women, especially in India, have been waxing their
arms and legs for years. I have to say that hair grows
thicker after waxing, but over the years you will need
to wax less often, because hair growth slows down.
Remember though that you will not be able to wax very
short hair, and will need your hair to grow out
partially before you can wax it again.

Q: Hi, I was waxing my legs for past 4-5 yrs and it was fine. Now I started using Epilator and I have been getting in growths and red marks on my legs because of it. Can you help me to reduce it thanks Sonu

Dimple (Mumbai, India)

A:Many have stopped using the epilator for this reason -
it causes a lot of in-growths, and by the end your
legs look uglier than they do with hair! Certain other
areas on your body, like your armpits, may respond
better to the epilator. Try epilating your underarms
regularly, so your armpits are always free of hair.
Use the epilator during times of emergency, and go
back to waxing your legs regularly. You may feel that
buying the epilator was a waste of money, but many
women, including me, have gone through the same thing!
If waxing as a method of hair removal works best,
stick with it.

Q: I've tried waxing my legs, and after three and four tries over the same spot, I still cannot seem to get all of the hair. Am I doing something wrong?

Becky (London, U.K)

A:The hair should all come out generally after 2 tries.
You need to jerk and pull the strip quickly, in the
direction against hair growth. Also, make sure your
legs are clean. There should be no cream, lotion or
sweat on your legs. To ensure this, powder your legs
first, before applying the wax. If none of this works,
consider trying another brand of wax.

A:Yes you can, but it's very painful. First, alip the
hair with a pair of scissors. Then apply wax to a very
small portion - around one square inch, and pull it
out with a strip. It is best if you get it done from
the parlour. Also, you could wax off all the hair in
stages, starting from the bikini line. Then another
day you can wax a little more, and so on.

Q: Does waxing seriously slow down your hair growth? Some people have
told me that it increases hair growth, others say it slowed it down, I am
really confused an worried about this. Is it good for the skin around the
eyebrow, better than threading? even for the reply very very very soon.

S (Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, waxing does slow down hair growth. It increases growth initially,
becuase hair grows back thicker and longer, but gradually less and
less hair will grow back, and if you wax once a month at first, you
will need to wax once in two months a few years later, and even less
later on. Remember, if you ever shave legs in the future between
waxes, it won't cause any harm, but your hair growth will not lessen
as quickly. Stick with threading your brows.

Q: I get my legs waxed, but my hair starts growing back within days, and then i have to wait over a month for full growth so i can wax again, so
basically i have hair free legs for about 2 days every 2 months. Is there away the hair can stay away longer, i dont want to resort to laser or electrolysis.

Sunita (Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, you can consider investing in a hair epilator like Silk Epil, Braun or the one from Philip (I think it is called Satinelle.) The
best part about these is that it removes hair from the root, just like waxing, and you don't need to wait for the hair to grow back
completely. Hair just a millimeter long gets removed from the root with epilators. However, the problem is that it is very painful, and
it also takes longer than waxing, so you may not have the patience to be regular. But if you are regular, and do a small portion of your
skin every now and again on Sundays, you can be hair free for much longer. Also, it is very good for the underarms, because your armpits
can always be free of hair, and gradually hair growth will decrease.
If you run it by your skin once a week, it will not be painful because hair will be very small while epilating. Long hair hurts much more, so
wax first, and epilate around a week later.
Another issue you may face is that of in-growths. Scrub your skin daily with a pumice stone while bathing, to help combat in-growths. In any case, over a period of time of regular epilating,
as your hair growth reduces, your in-growths will reduce too.

Q: Can I wax my face after bleaching the face. If not then how long i have to wait for waxing my face after bleaching?

Avi (Mumbai, India)

A:After bleaching, the hair becomes brittle and may break instead of coming out from the roots, but other than that you don't really need
to wait before waxing bleached hair. If you want hair to come out from
the root and there is no urgency, wait for a month before waxing.
However, waxing may lead to pimples and rash. Regular waxing can also lead to ingrowths. You may want to reconsider waxing your face. If you have never tried waxing before, try waxing only your sideburns first.

Q: A couple of months ago I went to get my face waxed for the second time. The first time my face was fine but when I went back a different lady waxed my face and I dont know what she put but my face broke out and now it left scars on my face. I am so upset and I dont know what to do.

Lisa (Goa, India)

A:Waxing the face is not a very good idea. You could wax a smaller area like the chin, or the sideburns. Facial skin is delicate, and often
waxing certain delicate areas leads to a rash. Certain people cannot wax their backs, others cannot wax their arms... Apply a soothing
Calamine lotion to your face. The pimples will subside over time as they are just a reaction to waxing. Apply a mixture of lemon and
cucumber juice to get rid of scars. Wash off after fifteen minutes. Waxing almost always results in pimples and ingrowths, and so it is
best if you don't wax your face at all. Try bleaching it instead. If you have a lot of hair on the face, thread your upper lip and eyebrows, and wax your sideburns. Bleach the rest of your face. If you
get pimples even just by waxing sideburns, don't wax any portion of the face. Consider going in for laser therapy to remove excess facial hair. Certain dermatologists may cause burns, so make sure you go to a reputed person.

Q: Hi!
For unwanted hair,
Is waxing painful? can it be done on breast/face/upper lips? Is there any
homemade waxing method also hasslefreee?
regards

Yogini (Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, waxing is painful, but not unbearably so. In addition, if you wax
regularly, hair growth slows down over a period of time, and also
waxing is less painful. It is easiest if you get waxing done at a
parlour. You can also call a beautician home to do your waxing. Read
this article for more information, as well as for a recipe to make
your own homemade wax.

Q: I have asked a few Salons here in Delhi and no one seems to even have a clue as to what Brazillian waxing is. Can u please suggest the SPECIFIC names of some parkours who would offer full body waxing? What would be the approximate cost of the same?
Thanks & Regards
JB

Juhi (New Delhi, India)

A:They may not know the term 'Brazillian waxing'. Tell
them that you want a full body wax, including pubic
hair. That they should understand. I don't know what
parlour offers what service, but since you asked for a
name, I do know that you can get a full body wax at
the Oberoi New Delhi, near the Blind School.

Q: What, or Where I should say is mainly targeted in a "full body wax"? I seem to have alot of hair in various places, (some very embarassing) and I don't think that waxing would be efficient enough especially with the way my hair grows, and because its very thick, and dark. I was thinking about considering laser hair removla but it is very costly, and I don't even think that would be efficent enough. But for now is there anything that I could do? at all.. Please help me..

Jessica (California, USA)

A:Jessica, please refer to Excessive Body Hair, where I have answered your question.

Q: Hello, my son was messing arround with some friends and waxed the bottom of his back, this has now resulted in lots and lots of red dots/spots all over the waxed area. he says they also irritate him. what can we use to get rid of the red spots

Tom (LA, USA
)

A:The rash will subside within two months. Applying a
soothing calamine lotion to the rash may help. He
should wear loose, cotton clothing and not pick at the
rash. Also, he should not wax the area again as the
rash will re-appear.

Q: I waxed my bikini line and it remains red after days.i have like
brown scars on it from bumps.i want to get rid of the scars and the redness please help me i want to be able to wera a bikini.

Kerri (Mumbai, Cananda
)

A:Try applying a calamine lotion like Lacto Calamine on
the area after waxing to soothe the area and combat
redness. If your skin is still too sensitive, you
could try shaving. Always soften bikini hair with
water and soap for ten minutes in the shower before
shaving.

Q: Due to waxing for long time, I have brown
spots and under skin growth. I read it will be reduced by pumic stone but do you think it can be stopped by shaving my legs ?
thanks, Ami

Ami (Mumbai, India)

A:With shaving one also gets in-growths, but less as
compared to waxing, and shaving regularly can help
lessen in-growths. Your hair growth must have lessened
after waxing for so many years. If you start shaving
you will have to shave often, so think about that
before making a decision to switch to having. Shaving
is effective as you can shave regularly and you don't
have to wait for hair to grow fully before shaving
again, like you need to do for waxing. So with shaving
you can have hair-free legs all the time, but you need
to shave regularly. Shave against the direction of
hair growth, and never shave on dry skin as you will
get razor burn. Always follow up with moisturiser.

Q: Is waxing during pregnancy safe? till which week can one wax during pregnancy? I am in my 34th week now. I had waxed my arms and legs during the 29th week.was I right in doing the same? I have avoided bleaching and any beauty products all throughout.

Raginee (Navi Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, waxing is completely chemical-free and safe. You
can wax when pregnant. You are right to avoid bleach.
Also, don't colour your hair.

Q: Respected Mam,
would u kindly help me to get rid of this problem .Mam i would
like to know for removing hair from the whole body through waxing...i want to use homemade remedy so i think if i mix sugar and lemon, it will help me but Mam i don't know the actual process...So pls help me tht how should i do this and what are the actual process.... and also tell whether it will affect my skin or not..i shall be waiting for your reply...

Ann (Mumbai, India)

A:Please read this article for the
wax recipe.
Readymade wax bottles are available in the market for
around 50 ruppees for a bottle, so you could go in for
a bottle to skip the trouble. It still works out cheaper than going to a parlour.

Q: Hi, i have had really bad ingrown hairs for a long time. I also have red marks on legs. Can you please advise as to how i can remover the ingrown hairs permanently without damaging my skin, and how to get rid of the red marks on my legs?

Pryana (Mumbai, India)

A:In-growths are a result of waxing. When you wax, make
sure your hair is pulled in one direction, which is
the direction against hair growth. Scrub your legs
with a pumice stone daily while taking a shower. Don't
scrub too hard or you will get scarred.
Red marks could also be a result of waxing. Apply a
calamine lotion to your legs after waxing to soothe
them.

Q: I had removed my sideburns once with the finishing touch thing, but... now I don't like how it looks like , plz help what can I do ?

Dani (Mumbai, India)

A:I don't think you need to worry because your sideburns
will grow out again to their original shape. You
could, for the future, wax your sideburns or bleach
them. If you wax them, try and use 'katori' wax so you
only wax a small portion at a time and you do not wax
off invisible hair. Is finishing touch the hair
inhibitor? If yes, it slows down hair growth over a
period of time, so keep using it as you wax, and hair
growth will apparently decrease. I am not sure how
well it works though.

Q: Hi plz tell me how do i get rid of my
ingrowth n marks as i get
marks on my legs due 2 ingrowth is there anyway how
i could get rid of
ingrowth n the marks plz help
thanx

Salima (Hyderabad, India)

A:Ingrown hair is one of the main problems associated
with waxing. Soap and then scrub your skin with a
pumice stone gently, daily, while taking a shower.
Also, make sure your hair is pulled in the direction
opposite to hair growth while waxing, to prevent
ingrowths.

Q: Hi there!!!! i m in big trouble . i applied
the wax on my cheeks
and during stripping my skin came out not i got a
black ugly looking spot
there and i have no idea how can i get rid of that
one of my frn suggested
that calamine lotion should help for removing but so
far no luck ..pls help
me and suggest me soemthing to get rid of that
spot...........thanks a lot

Saarika (Mumbai, India)

A:Avoid waxing your cheeks. You may start developing
ingrowths. As you are pulling the skin, you are likely
to develop wrinkles earlier. It is better to bleach
the face. The scar will fade over a period of time,
and the bleach will help lighten the scar further.
Keep out of the sun. Keep applying calamine lotion.

Q: Hi! i have been waxing my facial hair from a
very early age,i have
also been bleaching the hair on my face
aswell.recently i have started
threading my upperlip area,however this has caused
my upperlip area to
darken,as i am very fair.is there a natural/herbal
way to undarken my
upperlip area,please?also is there a natural/herbal
way to slow hair growth
and when the hair do grow back,they are lighter?also
is there a more natural
way to bleach hair?(ie made at home with herbs etc)
many thanks

Aiysha (Mumbai, India)

A:It is better to bleach facial hair than it is to wax
it, especially since you are fair, the bleached hair
will not show against your skin. The best option
though would be to remove hair permanently with laser
treatment. There is no herbal way to reduce hair
growth, unfortunately. Upperlip may be dark because
the black hair is visible under the skin. Apply
cucmber juice to your upper lip to lighten it. Also,
make sure you moisturise it regularly.

Q: First time when i tried preparing wax according to your recipe,the
wax became too hard after cooling down.what do i do? The second time i
tried,it did not become sticky at all.please answer my questions.

Riya (Delhi, India)

A:Boil it for longer, at least ten minutes. You could
try adding a little more sugar. Heat it on slow flame.

Q: I'm an 18 yr old girl, I've got hair on my stomach and chest, i shave my stomach but it just gets thicker and i don't want to wax, is there
any at home permanent hair removal solution to this?

Lilo (Delhi, USA)

A:It is better to wax the hair on your stomach. Shaving
will only make it thicker and it will make your skin
rough. There is no at-home permanent remedy to remove
hair. You could try LIGHTLY scrubbing the area with a
pumice stone every day during your shower, after
applying soap. This will weaken the hair follicle over
time.

Q: I have sideburns and i have been shaving them with a razor for years. however they still make me feel uncomfortable because they leave bumps and stubs when my hair is saved. my skin tone is tan and my hair is very dark. i don't want these side burns anymore and i want to know how to eliminate them without people knowing they were there. i shave them every day and i don't know what to do to stop them. please help!

Tamara (Mumbai, India)

A:Stop shaving them and start waxing them. Or, go in for
laser treatment. It will remove the hair from your
sideburns permanently. But until then stick to getting
them waxed. They will grow much slowly when they are
waxed, and you should not need to wax them more than
once a month.

Q: Where in Mumbai can I make avail of Bikini Wax and Full Body waxing.If you can tell the names of the salons it will be great!

Aditi (Mumbai, India)

A:All the parlours, even the smaller ones, should offer
bikini and full body waxing. You could call your
parlour beforehand and confirm. Alternatively, try
Touch of Joy at Colaba, or Lakme at Churchgate. Call
them to confirm and to book an appointment. These
would be a little expensive though, and your regular
parlour would also offer these treatments.

Q: I want to know that can I am a male can I wax my hairs above my shave and from my forehead and is that true that waxing hair helps in removing the hairs permenantly, and I heard that waxing can cause skin diseases? Please clearify my questions. Lookin forward for your reply.

Wasif (Mumbai, UAE
)

A:No, waxing does not remove hair permanently, but it
helps reduce hair growth over a period of time. Women
who first have to wax once a month, may gradually have
to wax once in two months and then once in three
months. Waxing can cause ingrowths and some people may
develop small boils or a rash-kind of reaction.
However, these ingrowths don't matter that much on the
hands and legs, but if you wax your face they will
definitely be visible. Use a KATORA wax on your face
to avoid these difficulties. You could try waxing to
see if you develop any reactions, if you do, you can
stop but if you don't have any skin reaction, you can
continue waxing. Don't wax too close to the eyes.

Q: My 11 yr daughter want's to wax her legs but is it ok for this age.

Kumkum (Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, it is fine that she wants to start waxing now. If
you force her to wait, it will only make her conscious
of the hair on her legs. She probably wants to start
because some of her classmates have also started
waxing. Let her start waxing regularly, she will feel
better about herself. There is absolutely nothing
wrong with starting at this age.

Q: I have thick growth of hair in my body. My husband wants them removed. I am hesitant if my inlaws would say something. What can I do. How to remove these hairs. kindly advice

Chitra (Mumbai, India)

A:When your husband wants you to remove them, why are
you worrying about what your in-laws would say? You
could remove your hair by waxing your hands, legs and
underarms. You could also get an entire body wax done.
Read this article on
waxing
and on
bikini-line waxing
for further information.

Q: I want to make wax at home but i dont know when the wax is ready. I tried making wax with your receipe,but the wax has become very hard.Please guide me what to do and also the step by step technique to make wax. I am very confused when to off the gas. Please tell me a way to know when the wax is ready.

Priti (Mumbai, India)

A:You need to experiment. Keep the gas low while the
sugar melts. If it is too hard, add more lemon juice.
Another recipe is to use only lemons and no water.

Q: Due to excessive shaving I have these black-brown spots left on my skin. Now even after shaving my legs, they don't look clean. Waxing hasn't helped either. What
should I do?

Pappu (Mumbai, India)

A:Every day, during your shower, after applying soap to
your legs scrub them with a pumice stone. (Don't be
too harsh or you will cause scarring.) This should
help smoothen your legs and reduce in-growths.

Q: I have sideburns because i was dared along time ago to shave them off. so now i have really really bad looking sideburns. how do i get rid of them? should i shave them again? or maybe i should get them waxed off? if i went to the hair dressers a nd asked them wat would they say?

Andiam (Mumbai, India)

A:There is no reason why you should go around with
sideburns if they make you uncomfortable, when it is
so easy to get them waxed off. It is very common to
wax your sideburns so don't give it a second thought.
If your skin is very sensitive, you may develop small
boils after waxing your sideburns, but it is worth a
try. You could also bleach your sideburns, but that
doesn't look as clean as getting them waxed,
especially if there is a lot of hair. Also, if you
have darker skin, the bleached hair may stand out.
However, you could try bleaching your sideburns as
well to see if it does the job.

Q: How do I remove hair from pubic area, which is the best method? The
color of my hips is dark and rough. How do I make the complexion of the hips look like models?

Manjusha (Mumbai, India)

A:Waxing is a good way to remove hair from the pubic
area. It is painful, but many women swear the pain is
worth the gain. In addition, over a period of time,
the pain reduces. Try waxing it once, and if you feel
you would rather not go through the pain, you could
shave it off. Clip it with a pair of scissors before
shaving it, though.
You will need to exercise in order to get firm hips.

Q: My daughter is eleven years old. She has hair on whole body.Could we wax the legs?

Babita (Mumbai, India)

A:Yes, of course you could. In fact, it is better if you
begin now, rather than waiting until she is really
conscious of her hairy legs. I would suggest that you
wax her arms as well, since, as you say, she is very
hairy. Clean, hair-free hands and legs will make your
daughter feel better about herself, and will boost her
self-esteem.
Waxing regularly leads to a weakening of hair roots,
and the growth lessens over a period of time.

Q: I am a male having very thick eyebrows.which beauty treatment. Do i go for to get thinner brows.do i go for waxing?

Ravi (Pune, India)

A:No, waxing is definitely not a good idea. The best option for men is plucking. Purchase a pair of tweezers and begin by plucking the hair between your
brows. Gradually, as you are more confident of plucking, remove excessive hair under your brows. Don't do this all at once as you may overpluck, and your brows may look uneven.

Q: I've been waxing my legs for past 6 years. I do it by myself at home.
But for past one year (after my marriage) after I wax (same wax product
since the first day) legs get so itchy, and I ended up being scratching.
After scratching my heartbeat goes up and I pass out several times
within
couple of hours. So I have to stay in bed and somebody has to be with
me for at least a day. After 24hrs I'm ok but still with itchiness.
Even
without scratching same result (fainting). I don't know what to do. I
wax only my legs but my whole body skin react (itchiness). I can
tolerate
the itchiness, but I cannot really go through multiple pass outs in
2-4 hrs.
Please help me and find a way to go back to my
normal
waxing days. I don't like shaving.
Thanks in advance.

Beena (Mumbai, India)

A:You seem to be having a very severe allergic reaction to the waxing
process/wax. The best way out is take an anti allergic tablet (Tab
Ceterizine/Loratidine on the day you wax and 2-3 days following
that). Fainting attacks long after the procedure is just inexplicable
though it may occur immediately after the waxing. A physicians opinion may
be required and your BP monitored- you might be having Hypo/Hyper
tension. If possible wax small areas on different days. Hope this helps you
sort out your problem.

Q: I am 25 years female staying in US.I am really worried about this that which is the good and best way of hair removing in underarms and bikini parts.Is waxing is ok for both or which products should I use, so that I retain my natural colour of my skin.

Sanaya (Mumbai, USA)

A:Waxing is a perfectly safe and effective method of hair removal. Visit your parlour and ask them to remove hair from your underarms and bikini line. Hair removal creams are less painful, but as they contain chemicals to destroy the hair, they could cause some damage/dryness to your skin in the long run.